The Fyghtynge Seventh by Ambrose Bierce
The Fyghtyng Seventh is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1893. The story follows the adventures of a group of soldiers during the American Civil War. The title refers to the seventh day of a fictional battle, where the soldiers are pitted against each other in a fierce and bloody conflict.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical, War, Fiction · 198 words
First lines
It is the gallant Seventh -- / It fyghteth faste and free! / God wot the where it fyghteth / I ne desyre to be.
The Gonfalon it flyeth, / Seeming a Flayme in Sky; / The Bugel loud yblowen is, / Which sayeth, Doe and dye!
And (O good Saints defende us / Agaynst the Woes of Warr) / Drawn Tongues are flashing deadly / To smyte the Foeman sore!
With divers kinds of Riddance / The smoaking Earth is wet, / And all aflowe to seaward goe / The Torrents wide of Sweat!
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Genres
- Historical — The book narrates the past experiences of a war, making it primarily fit into the historical genre.
- War — The narrative delves into the experiences of war and conflict, hence the incorporation of war genre.
- Fiction — While the book might be based on historical events, the storytelling and characters fall under fiction.
- Biographical — The book portrays personal experiences during the war and can be classified as biographical in nature.
Tags
historical fiction · war story · military history · American literature · classic novel · gothic fiction · supernatural · horror · suspense · thriller · action · adventure
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical, War, Fiction, Biographical
- Length: 198 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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